Everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit this month! Our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffen, have found supernatural detective stories by Dave Zeltserman and Joseph D’Agnese to kick things off. And we have haunts and horrors (not to mention voodoo) from regular contributors Phyllis Ann Karr and Ron Miller (whose burlesque queen-turned-private eye Velda returns this issue). And C.S. Dines takes us to McNeil Station in Antarctica for some unexpected chills.Of cou...

Over a thousand pages of haunted—and haunting—ghost tales: the most complete collection of uncanny, spooky, creepy tales ever published! Edited and with an introduction by Otto Penzler. Including stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Rudyanrd Kipling, Isaac Asimov, James MacCreigh, and many more! Featuring eerie vintage ghost illustrations.The ghost story is perhaps the oldest of all the supernatural literary genres and has captured the imagination of almost every writer t...

Selected and introduced by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry—including Audrey Niffenegger’s own stunning illustrations for each piece—this is a “spine-tingling” (Chicago Tribune) collection of some of the best classic and contemporary ghost stories of all time.From Edgar Allen Poe to Kelly Link, MR James to Neil Gaiman, HH Munro to Audrey Niffenegger herself, Ghostly spans the whole histo...

Attractively designed and illustrated by well-known cartoonist Seth (creator of several New Yorker covers, graphic novels, etc.)Small trim size and inexpensive price = perfect for register displayAttractive Seth-designed display for books ideal for register placementSimilar series of Xmas Ghost Stories by Galley Beggar Press have sold 30,000+ in UKCanadian "trial run" of books showed approx. 1,000 copies sold of each book, even as a drop-in title so...

Walter de la Mare's best stories, including depictions of supernatural occurrences, people haunted by strange dreams, and encounters with ghosts.

Whilst staying at a country inn, a solicitor named Dexter meets Aylmer Vance, a consulting expert in all things supernatural. The two men strike up an instant friendship, and Vance regales Dexter with haunting tales of his ghostly encounters - some beguiling, some tragic and some truly terrifying...Originally published in The Weekly Tale Teller in 1914, these eight stories represent the complete casebook of Alice and Claude Askew's celebrated occult detective.

M. R. James' stories are characterized by their subtle buildup of tension, intricate plots, and skillful use of setting to create a sense of unease. In "A Warning to the Curious," one of the most famous stories in the collection, readers may encounter a protagonist who stumbles upon an ancient artifact with a dark secret, leading to terrifying consequences.Other stories in the collection may include "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad," in which an academic's discovery of a strange ...

Abraham "Bram" Stoker was a Victorian Irish writer. He moved to London and became the business manager for Irving's Lyceum Theatre, a post he held for 27 years. He also wrote novels and short stories to supplement his income. Stoker is best remembered as the author of the hugely influential horror novel Dracula. However, he also penned a number of chilling horror and supernatural short stories. This tale contains elements of both and is one of his best.

The essays and sketches in "Coffee and Repartee" cover a wide range of topics, including contemporary society, politics, literature, and everyday life. Bangs' writing style is characterized by its clever wordplay, satire, and keen observations of human behavior.The title "Coffee and Repartee" suggests a setting where individuals gather to engage in witty conversation and banter, often over cups of coffee. Bangs' work often revolves around dialogue and the exchange of ideas, showcasing his ...

Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe edition short story compilations, including Agents & Spies, Murder Mayhem and Lost Worlds, this latest in the series is packed with armchair detectives, murders in the vicarage, family secrets unravelling in gossipy ears, and the ingredients of a genteel bloodbath in an otherwise delightful village. Contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the US, Canada, and ...

The legendary collection of supernatural stories, long revered for their pioneering influence on the genres of weird fiction and folk horror.First published in 1929, Eleanor Scott's Randalls Round developed a cult following of horror and ghost story aficionados. These nine stories, all inspired by dreams, tell of the uncanny and the supernatural, occult rituals and otherworldly creatures, malign forces and human madness. Drawing comparison to masters of th...

The terrifying story of a young man who has recurring nightmares. A classic story of fear from the master of Edwardian Literature. This classic short story, originally published in 1912, is being republished here together with a new introductory biography of the author.